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RHD 9T

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,268 mi
Last recorded62,268 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHD 9T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 62,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 45,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,205 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 41,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,108 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,344 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,938 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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RHD 9T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 108,193 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RHD 9T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHD 9T registered?

RHD 9T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 January 1979.

Is RHD 9T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHD 9T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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